Low-income households - Broader eligibility criteria for the refrigerator replacement program

MONTRÉAL, May 21, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - Hydro-Québec would like to inform its customers that it has broadened the eligibility requirements of the Refrigerator Replacement for Low-Income Households program.

These changes will enable more low-income households to replace their old fridge for $75, $95 or $120, depending on the size of the appliance.

Through the program, low-income households can replace their old refrigerator with a new high-efficiency model that will help lower their energy bill. An old fridge can guzzle up to five times more electricity than a new ENERGY STAR® qualified model.

The table below details the new program criteria.

NUMBER OF OCCUPANTS IN HOUSEHOLD	MAXIMUM INCOME BEFORE TAXES – LINE 150 OF NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT (CANADA)
1	$28,633
2	$35,647
3	$43,824
4	$53,208
5	$60,348
6	$68,062
7+	$75,776

Seven months left to get a new refrigerator at a low cost

Hydro-Québec would like to remind low-income households that they have only seven more months to replace their old fridge.

Until the end of December 2015, low-income households can replace their current fridge—if it was built before 2001 and is running—with a new highly-efficient ENERGY STAR® certified model.

To take advantage of the program or obtain more information, call 1 877 222‑0809 or go to www.hydroquebec.com/residential/save-energy/household/fridges-for-low-income-households/.  

SOURCE Hydro-Québec

Marc-Antoine Pouliot, 514 289-5005, [email protected]